Business Details
27 Years
experience
Private Credit Investment Management London
Established in 1999, we are a leading European alternative investment fund manager specialising in private credit assets. Our senior team, with over 22 years of collective experience, has built long-term partnerships with 110+ banks across Europe. We manage 65 billion across 6,000+ portfolios, leveraging our proprietary loan-level data on 7 million accounts to deliver stable, double-digit returns.Our Credit Opportunities (COPS) and Strategic Origination (SOLO) strategies focus on granular loan investments aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. As signatories to the UN PRI, we integrate ESG principles into all aspects of our operations, maintaining S&P-rated compliance standards through our affiliated loan servicing platform.
Services
Credit Opportunities Strategy
Strategic Origination Lending
Private Credit Investment
Loan Servicing Solutions
ESG-Integrated Investment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in private credit investment since 1999
- Our senior management team has maintained continuity for over 22 years
- We manage 65 billion across more than 6,000 loan portfolios
- We are signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment
- We maintain S&P-rated compliance standards in loan servicing operations
Associations and certifications
- UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI)
- Standard & Poor's
Services
Credit Opportunities Strategy
Our Credit Opportunities Strategy specialises in acquiring diversified portfolios of consumer and SME loans. We target transactions between 5m-500m across asset classes including credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans. The strategy leverages our proprietary loan-level data on 7 million accounts to identify value in performing and non-performing debt.
Strategic Origination Lending
The Strategic Origination Lending strategy provides asset-backed financing to European SMEs and individuals. We fund loans between 5,000-5m through exclusive partnerships with originators, focusing on secured loans and equipment finance aligned with sustainability goals. Our platform offers end-to-end servicing capabilities for granular loan portfolios.
Private Credit Investment
We offer private credit investment solutions with a 25-year track record of double-digit returns. Our expertise spans loan origination, portfolio management, and risk mitigation across economic cycles. The strategy combines direct lending with secondary market acquisitions to optimise risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors.
Loan Servicing Solutions
Through our Link Financial subsidiary, we provide comprehensive loan servicing across 12 European offices. Our platform manages 7 million loan accounts with S&P-rated compliance standards. The service includes collections, borrower engagement, and regulatory reporting for both performing and distressed debt portfolios.
ESG-Integrated Investment
Our ESG framework aligns investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals. We integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into credit analysis and portfolio management. The strategy includes financing for renewable energy projects and social housing, with transparent reporting on sustainability outcomes.
People
Paul Burdell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul has led L C M Partners since 1998, bringing 25+ years of financial services experience from institutions including JP Morgan Chase and European Central Bank. He oversees strategic direction and investor relations.
Selina Burdell
Chief Operating Officer
Selina has served as COO since 1998, managing operations and technology infrastructure. Her background includes roles at Octagon Analytics and financial sector advisory positions supporting business growth.
Adrian Cloake
Chief Investment Officer
Adrian leads investment strategy with 20+ years of credit expertise gained at Arthur Andersen and L C M Partners since 2002. He oversees portfolio construction and risk management frameworks.
Gordon Watters
Chief Risk Officer
Gordon has headed risk management since 2013, applying experience from Ares Management and Barclays to develop robust risk assessment systems across 65 billion in assets.
James Hogan
Managing Director - Investor Relations
James leads investor relations since joining in 2016, leveraging experience from HSBC and Mojna Capital to maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and partners.
Questions
What private credit strategies do you offer?
We offer two core strategies: Credit Opportunities (COPS) for diversified loan portfolio investments and Strategic Origination (SOLO) for direct SME lending solutions.
How do you integrate ESG principles?
Our ESG framework aligns investments with UN Sustainable Development Goals, covering borrower engagement, renewable energy financing, and social housing leases with transparent reporting.
What loan asset classes do you handle?
We manage credit cards, mortgages, personal/commercial loans, auto finance, utility bills, and student loans across both performing and distressed debt categories.
How long have you operated in Europe?
We have been active since 1999 with a presence in 12 European offices and partnerships with over 110 banks across the region.
What risk management systems do you use?
Our risk framework combines proprietary data analytics on 7 million accounts with S&P-rated compliance standards and 25+ years of credit cycle experience.
